Although the snow in Yongdu has stopped, Tieliang Mountain, three hundred miles north of Yongzhou, is still covered in heavy snow, with the mountains and rivers dyed white and covered in silver. Amid such bad weather, there is still a team of about a hundred people riding horses. Many of the horses were exhausted during the galloping, and despite being whipped by their riders, they still refused to move forward. What's worse, one horse whined and collapsed in the snow because of exhaustion of energy.
Immediately, the general was caught off guard and was thrown into disgrace. He couldn't help but became furious. He drew out the sword from his waist and shouted angrily: "You beast, you dare to be lazy, I will kill you!" He swung the sword and chopped off the horse's head. He just raised the sword and listened. A majestic roar came from behind: "Mingwei, stop!"
The saber in the general's hand was hanging in the air, and an old commander wearing a black outer cloak rushed up from behind. It was Yu Chichong, the Grand Marshal of Yong's army. He hurried back from northern Xinjiang after receiving news of the changes in Yongdu. , wanted to rush back to attend the funeral, but the weather began to turn bad from the moment they set off, and the continuous snowstorms hindered their schedule. Although they traveled day and night, their schedule was still affected after all, and they came to Tieliang Mountain in the snowstorm. But it suddenly became a lot bigger. When we came here, we were exhausted and almost reached the limit of our endurance.
That general was also Yu Chichong's favorite general Yang Mingwei. After being scolded by the commander, his angry mind returned to calm. Looking at the horse lying on the snow with its neck whimpering, I couldn't help but feel guilty. After all, this horse Carrying him all the way back from northern Xinjiang to the south, and working tirelessly to get here, even if there is no credit, it is hard work. It is really inappropriate for me to treat it like this.
The horse had obviously exhausted all its strength, and despite several efforts, it was still unable to get up from the snow.
Yuchi rushed forward, turned over and jumped off the horse. He came to the horse that was lying on the ground, stretched out his big hand and gently stroked the mane on the horse's neck. The horse even whined. He had no strength left and could only breathe hard, and wisps of white steam came out of his nostrils. The time passed became longer and longer, and finally his breathing stopped completely. Yuchichong pulled off the blanket on the saddle and gently covered the horse. On the child's head.
Yang Mingwei stood aside and watched Yu Chichong's every move. He felt more and more guilty. He clenched his fists uneasily and whispered: "Commander!"
Yuchi raised his right hand to indicate that he did not need to explain. He straightened up and took a few steps forward. He whispered: "Rest at the Dragon King Temple ahead! Wait until the wind and snow subside tomorrow before leaving."
All the accompanying soldiers were silent. Although everyone was exhausted these days, Yuchi Chong still insisted on continuing on the road. When he left Northern Xinjiang, he ordered that this trip to Yongdu must be done day and night, without resting. , notify the stations along the way and prepare horses in advance. It is necessary to ensure that they can reach Yongdu in the shortest possible time. It is not that no one of these subordinates has made suggestions, but Yuchichong is unwilling to listen to anyone's advice. Among the troops The most important thing is obedience. These accompanying soldiers all followed Yuchichong in the north and south, and went through life and death. Even though they complained in their hearts, they still gritted their teeth and persevered. Unexpectedly, it was a horse that finally made Yuchichong change his mind and decide to camp for a rest. Son's death.
Yuchi Chong has traveled back and forth on this road many times and is very familiar with the environment on the way. He has passed by the Dragon King Temple at the foot of Tieliang Mountain dozens of times, but this is the first time he has camped here. There are no other buildings within a radius of fifty miles. In cities and villages, Longwang Temple is also the only choice.
The Dragon King Temple was not big to begin with. After Yuchichong's team entered the Dragon King Temple, it suddenly seemed overcrowded. The horses were driven to the front hall and the corridors on both sides. Except for the soldiers responsible for guarding the horses, the rest of the people were concentrated in the three halls of the hall.
inside a house.
Yang Mingwei asked people to tidy up the relatively clean right side hall, lit a fire, and left it for Yuchichong to rest, but Yuchichong insisted that it was not necessary. In the army, he ate and lived with ordinary soldiers and never did anything special. Now
Even more unnecessary.
Yuchi Chong came to the main hall. There were nearly fifty soldiers crowded around the Dragon King statue in the main hall. The fire had also been lit. These soldiers had traveled all the way from northern Xinjiang with Yuchi Chong. They finally got some rest today. For them,
This was already a rare moment of relaxation and enjoyment. Everyone was chatting and laughing, but when they saw Yuchi Chong arriving, they suddenly became quiet again.
Yuchichong smiled and said: "What? You were so happy just now, but you all stopped talking when I came here? Are you talking bad about me behind my back?"
All the soldiers laughed because of his words. One of the young generals was Liang Wensheng, the best general who emerged against the Black Hu invasion. Because of his outstanding military exploits, he was promoted by Yuchi Chong as an exception. Originally, he was not in Yuchi Chong's army.
Among the accompanying guards, Liang Wensheng insisted on coming, on the pretext that he wanted to return to Yongdu to visit his fiancée.
However, Yuchichong knew that Liang Wensheng had no fiancée at all, and he even had no relatives at home. The reason why he insisted on going with him was simply out of concern for himself. Yuchichong encountered a lot of opposition when he returned to Yongdu this time, but
After careful consideration, he finally decided to come. As Northern Xinjiang entered the coldest season of the year, Black Hu and Dayong also entered a short winter break. This war should not resume until spring.
Compared with the war in northern Xinjiang, what worried Yuchichong even more was the incident in Yongdu. The change of throne made the future prospects of Dayong confusing. The one who summoned Yuchichong back was Xue Daoming, the newly succeeded king of Ming Dynasty.
Yu Chichong carefully weighed the pros and cons, and he had to go back. As the military marshal of Dayong, he was not very interested in politics. It can even be said that since his adopted daughter Huo Shengnan escaped from Dayong, he felt that he had no interest in the court of Dayong.
Disappointed, he had reached the age of knowing his destiny and looked down on fame and fortune. Before his death, the late emperor Xue Shengkang left him a secret edict, asking him to serve Xue Daohong and protect the Great Yong Mountains.
Without his reuse, he would not be where he is today.
Liang Wensheng handed over a wine bag: "Commander, would you like to have a sip of wine to warm yourself up?"
Yu Chichong smiled, took out the wine bag, raised his head and took a big sip, feeling the pleasure of the strong wine cutting through his throat like a knife, and then burning like a fire in his abdomen. This wine was a trophy obtained from the Black Hu man.
Although it is not as sweet as the fine wine from the Central Plains, it is strong enough and more suitable for drinking in such cold weather.
Yuchi breathed a sigh of relief and felt the fragrance lingering on his lips and teeth. He returned the wine bag to Liang Wensheng and said with a smile: "You guys keep drinking. Don't think about anything else tonight. Once you're drunk, we'll rest. When we wake up, we'll start our journey again tomorrow." He had no intention of doing so.
Although he has always been very approachable in order not to disturb the drinking pleasure of these subordinates, many of his subordinates still behave a little reserved in front of him.
Yuchi rushed outside the hall. Night had fallen. Instead of decreasing, the snow was getting heavier and heavier. The wind stopped temporarily, and he could see snowflakes falling to the ground slowly and silently, as big as goose feathers.
Yang Mingwei quietly came up behind Yu Chichong and apologized: "Commander, I'm sorry!"
Yuchi glanced at Yang Mingwei and said, "What?"
Yang Mingwei said: "I shouldn't have treated that horse like that just now."
Yuchi Chong cast his eyes forward and whispered: "We have never stopped all the way from Northern Xinjiang to here. Do you know why I chose to rest here?"
Yang Mingwei shook his head.
Yuchi Chong said: "I just realized that I ignored your feelings. We have been working too hard these days and are on the verge of collapse. You have been following me for many years and have experienced countless battles and have never behaved like this. This time
But my emotions suddenly got out of control. I don’t blame you, I pushed you too hard."
Yang Mingwei said: "It's all my own fault and has nothing to do with the commander-in-chief. My previous mount died on the battlefield, and this one was just replaced, so I didn't take its life seriously. It's my fault.
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Yuchichong laughed, stretched out his hand and patted Yang Mingwei's shoulder gently: "Everyone loses control of their emotions sometimes, and I am the same."
Yang Mingwei pursed his lips and said, "Why does the commander have to return to Yongdu?"
Yuchi Chong raised his head and breathed a long sigh of relief. After a while, he said, "Do I have a choice?"
Yang Mingwei nodded and said: "If you have a choice, you will not accept your orders! The black barbarian troops are stationed in Languan, and the war in northern Xinjiang is urgent. It is definitely not a wise move for the court to recall the commander-in-chief at this time!"
Yuchi Chong asked: "Which monarch sent me to Northern Xinjiang? Which monarch summoned me to return to Yongdu this time? What will be the consequences if I insist on not returning?"
Yang Mingwei said: "Aren't you afraid that the court will do something bad to you, Commander-in-Chief?"
Yuchi laughed loudly: "At my age, there is nothing to be afraid of." At this time, the laughter coming from the hall attracted his attention again. Yuchi rushed to Yang Mingwei and said: "Go, help me."
Here’s a few toasts to them, everyone has worked hard these days.”
Yang Mingwei nodded and turned around. Yuchi Chong tightened his outer cloak and walked slowly into the snow. The snow in the yard had already reached his knees. Yuchi Chong shook his head. Judging from the current snow situation, he probably couldn't make it in time.
He went back to attend the funeral ceremony of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. It was difficult to walk in such snow, just like his current situation in the court. He was originally a general of Dakang, but he was not respected by the Dakang court.
Reuse.
When he came to Dayong, he thought he had found the Ming Lord, but Xue Shengkang never really trusted him. After Xue Shengkang died, he did not have much communication with his successor, the eldest prince Xue Daohong. Xue Daohong needed to station himself in the northern Xinjiang to block Dayong.
The attack of the Black Hu Cavalry. Now it is Xue Daoming. I wonder how this new king will treat me?
I have just returned home, and my octopus shoulder has not yet recovered. I insist on posting an update. I am definitely not lazy. If I want to be lazy, I would not choose a critical time like the beginning of the month. Even though I have an update, I still insist on asking for monthly votes. I will slowly make up for it in the future.
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